Overview
I've completed a comprehensive English localization for the game, transforming the original Japanese text into a Western fantasy setting while preserving the core story and gameplay elements. This translation reimagines the feudal Japanese setting with Western names and cultural equivalents.
What's Included
This localization package includes three main files:
1. NonJpn_Name_table.txt - Complete Character & Entity Names
- 418 entries fully translated (100% coverage)
- All character names westernized
- Class and role names adapted to Western fantasy equivalents
- Location and faction names reimagined
2. NonJpn_Text_Event.txt - Event Dialogue & Tutorials
- 74 entries translated (94.9% coverage)
- Story event text and character dialogue
- Tutorial messages and briefings
- 4 entries intentionally omitted (placeholders or system text)
3. NonJpn_Text_Event_Prod.txt - Production Event Text
- 142 entries translated (98.7% coverage)
- Additional story content and encounters
- Side events and optional dialogue
- Remaining entries are for future expansion content
Localization Highlights
Character Name Transformations
The localization transforms Japanese names into Western equivalents that capture the essence of each character:
| Japanese Original | English Translation | Notes |
|---|
| ゲン (Gen) | Hayden | Protagonist - strong, adventurous name |
| お津羽 (Otsuha) | Tessa | Main companion - friendly, approachable |
| お関 (Oseki) | Master Reginald | Mentor figure - distinguished name |
| いろは姫 (Iroha-hime) | Princess Iroha | Kept original name with title |
| 泉 (Izumi) | Princess Isabella | Royal character - elegant Western name |
| 弥朗エ門 (Yaroemon) | Lord Yaromon | Noble character - maintains phonetic link |
| 湯ノ助 (Yunosuke) | Sage Benedict | Wise character - scholarly Western name |
| 夜留可 (Yoruka) | Yoruka | Ninja character - exotic name preserved |
| 和歌奈 (Wakana) | Seraphina | Graceful, angelic character |
| 怨徒女 (Otome) | Cordelia | Sophisticated, mysterious figure |
| 夢来 (Mukuru) | Mirabelle | Dreamy, whimsical character |
| カルラ (Karura) | Empress Karura | Main antagonist - kept distinctive name |
| 美々 (Mimi) | General Vivian | Military leader - strong name |
| 熊希 (Kumaki) | Valeria | Warrior character - valiant name |
| あずさ (Azusa) | Azusa | Kept original - already accessible |
Class & Role Translations
Japanese classes have been adapted to Western fantasy equivalents:
| Japanese | English | Cultural Adaptation |
|---|
| 足軽 (Ashigaru) | Infantry | Standard military foot soldiers |
| 与力 (Yoriki) | Officers | Military command structure |
| くノ一 (Kunoichi) | Kunoichi | Kept - widely recognized term |
| 力士 (Rikishi) | Strongman | Powerful warrior archetype |
| 花魁 (Oiran) | Courtesan | Western equivalent role |
| 巫女 (Miko) | Shrine Maiden | Spiritual/religious figure |
| 侍大将 (Samurai-taishō) | General | Military commander |
| 薬師 (Kusushi) | Healer | Support/medical role |
| 花忍隊 (Hana Shinobi-tai) | Blossom Guard | Elite unit name |
Faction & Location Names
The setting has been reimagined from feudal Japan to a Western fantasy kingdom:
| Japanese | English | Setting Transformation |
|---|
| 蝦夷 (Ezo) | Coastal Kingdom | Northern maritime realm |
| 都主の城 | Empress's Castle | Imperial stronghold |
| 宝物書庫 | Treasury | Royal vault |
| 朱賊 (Akashaku) | Red Bandits | Outlaw faction |
Localization Philosophy
Cultural Adaptation Approach
- Character Names: Transformed to Western equivalents while:
- Preserving character personality and role
- Maintaining phonetic connections where appropriate (Yaroemon → Yaromon)
- Keeping exotic names that enhance the fantasy setting (Yoruka, Karura, Azusa)
- Setting Reimagination:
- Feudal Japanese → Western Fantasy Kingdom
- Maintains the original power dynamics and political intrigue
- Samurai culture → Knightly/Noble culture equivalent
- Dialogue Style:
- Natural English that flows well
- Maintains formality levels (honorifics → titles like "Lord," "Princess," "Master")
- Preserves character voice and personality
- Gameplay Terms:
- Clear, accessible English
- Standard fantasy RPG terminology
- Maintains all mechanical clarity
Translation Coverage
Current Status:
- ✅ Name_table.txt: 100% Complete (418/418 entries)
- ✅ Text_Event.txt: 95% Complete (74/78 entries)
- ✅ Text_Event_Prod.txt: 98.7% Complete (142/144 entries)
What's Not Translated:
- Some placeholder system messages
- Future expansion content entries
- The UI (This might be next, for now the MTL translation is fine for UI)
- Debug/development text
Installation Instructions
- Locate your game's StreamingAssets folder
HAGOKORO_Data\StreamingAssets
- Drop the files into the directory replacing the existing NonJpn files
- The game should recognize and load the custom localization when you select "Non-Japanese" from the title
- Verify in-game that character names and dialogue appear in English
Note: Make sure to back up your original files before installing!
Sample Text Comparison
Before (Japanese):
三つの流派を操る侵入者…
物見の報告は本当のようですね。
天忍…一度[Tosyu]様に敗れながらもしぶとく
復活していたなんて！
これ以上は好きにさせません。私の刃を受けなさい！
After (English - NonJpn):
An intruder who commands three fighting styles...
So the scouts' reports were true.
A Shadow Master... To think you stubbornly
survived after being defeated by the Empress!
I won't let you do as you please any longer. Face my blade!
Future Plans
- Complete remaining Text_Event_Prod entries
- Polish and refine existing translations based on feedback
- Potential localization of additional game files
- Community input on character name choices
Credits & Acknowledgments
Translation and localization by slipperysoapbox. Based on the original Japanese game text. Special thanks to the game developers for creating this awesome game. Please show your support and buy the game so they can make more
Feedback Welcome!
This is a community-driven localization project. If you have suggestions for:
- Character name improvements
- Better cultural adaptations
- Dialogue refinements
- Spotted errors or inconsistencies
Please share your feedback! Let's make this the best possible English experience for the game.
Version History
v0.3 (Current Release)
- 98.7% Text_Event_Prod coverage
v0.2
- Initial public release
- Complete Name_table translation
- 95% Text_Event coverage
- 79% Text_Event_Prod coverage
- Comprehensive character and setting reimagination
I've now finished the first draft of my localization with all events localized. All that is left to do is clear up some dialogue that is missing the variable names and sometimes it has the speaker's name in the dialogue.
"I've completed a comprehensive English localization for the game"
"transforming the original Japanese text into a Western fantasy setting"
I'd like to start off by saying this:
I am but one man. I am no mind reader, I am no voice of the people, and I am not any sort of representative. Everything I say is my opinion and my opinion alone. Other people may share it, and other people may not share it, but I make no claims as to knowing how many are on either side of that.
I'm not going to go off on you for translating. I
never want to discourage that. Translating is ONLY a good thing. We always need more translators, and I know from attempting to do so myself a while back just how much a hassle it is. So I have nothing but props for you for doing it. Genuinely, thank you for taking the task upon yourself and seeing it through.
But I feel a very important thing to remember is this:
You are not a writer, and this is not your story.
You are a translator, and this story is made by someone else. You need to respect that.
In my opinion, translators should not be doing some of the things you've done.
Like ALL of point 1 and 2.
The whole "western fantasy reimagining" thing. Just... why? It wasn't needed at all, in my eyes. Because this very explicitly is NOT a western fantasy, and it's clear that was NEVER what it was intended to be. The "samurai culture" that you've gotten rid of
is what this story was based around. It was the entire point. And now it's just gone.
You didn't need to change the character's names. You didn't need to change the setting. You didn't need to do ANY of that.
Now, the titles? I'm fine with some of the those being changed, because they make sense. Miko to Shrine Maiden? Oiran to Courtesan? "x-sama" to "Lord X" and other such things? I'm fine with those. They're accurate translations, or accurate enough. They weren't 100% needed, but I understand there's people who don't know that stuff or don't automatically make the connection, so I don't mind it.
Some other ones, like Ashigaru for example, did NOT need to be changed.
Did you have your reasons for doing this? I'm sure you did. But like I said, I'm not a mind reader. And, to me, this reads as changing things solely to change things. That's something you should never do.
I had more stuff to say, but it all came into my head when I was about to go to sleep, and this is just the stuff I remember now that I'm awake.
Maybe I'm overreacting. Maybe this is a stupid thing to get worked up over. Maybe no one else cares, and I'm the only one who does. But I need to say it anyways. Because in my eyes, translators are supposed to make changes
only when needed.
Take, for example, a joke that works because of the structure of the Japanese language. How do you translate that? There's different answers to this, and I've seen different answers to this, but my philosophy is this:
- Is it possible to make it work in English? If so, do it. If not, move down a point.
- Is it possible to make another
very similar joke that
still gets the point across? If so, do it and add a translator's note about it. If not, move down a point.
- If you can't do either of the above points to make it work, translate it literally and add a translator's note about it.
And this stuff... well, it just doesn't follow that philosophy. In my opinion, all that does is make for a worse end product, and erode my trust. I can't, in good conscience, trust it now to be faithful anymore. Because it isn't.
That's about it. If I remember more of the stuff I wanted to say, or come up with more stuff I want to say, I'll either edit this post or make another. Not sure. But... yeah.
